How To Fortify Your Mind And Body - 7X Bodybuilding World Champion Phil Heath (4K)

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  • @ChrisWillx
    @ChrisWillx  Рік тому +42

    Hello you beauties. Get a free list of my 100 favourite books - chriswillx.com/books/ Here’s the timestamps:
    00:00 Where Phil’s Name ‘The Gift’ Came From
    02:46 How Phil Developed Bulletproof Self-Belief
    06:26 The Inspiring Lessons Phil Learned From His First Show
    15:08 The Importance of Giving Yourself Permission to Be You
    22:47 Do You Really Want High Standards or Pity?
    28:22 Phil’s Relationship With Pain
    37:35 The Experience of Filming Generation Iron
    46:20 Phil’s Rivalry with Kai Greene
    1:02:42 What Does Phil Think of Chris Bumstead?
    1:09:24 Explaining the Use of Drugs & Longevity in Bodybuilding
    1:20:58 Why Phil Won’t Use Tren or Insulin
    1:30:27 The Key to Phil’s Successful Training
    1:37:31 If Phil Could Only Do 10 Exercises for the Rest of His Life
    1:47:12 How Being an Only Child Impacted Phil’s Career
    1:50:05 The Impact of Reverse Role Models
    1:58:10 How Influential is Chance in Avoiding Life’s Pitfalls
    2:05:50 Where to Find Phil

    • @kazwalker764
      @kazwalker764 Рік тому

      Would love to try Factor, but your promo code only works on the US site, it'd be great if it worked on the Canadian site as well.

    • @emmanuelmwale1198
      @emmanuelmwale1198 Рік тому +1

      Can you get the rock on

    • @FormidableOne
      @FormidableOne Рік тому +1

      CHRIS PLEASE INTERVIEW KAI GREENE!!!!!! That man is a well of wisdom.

  • @BMC__
    @BMC__ Рік тому +156

    I always just assumed Phil Heath was a bit of a villain because of how he was commonly regarded, it's really refreshing to see him sit down and have a deep, long-form conversation with someone who asks good questions.
    Excellent work once again, Chris.

    • @sophiachristiansen4006
      @sophiachristiansen4006 Рік тому

      Mmwhuekjukuuu

    • @seemssafe2995
      @seemssafe2995 9 місяців тому

      he just filled the persona once it was going that direction. but yeah solid dude

    • @Sagaofsr
      @Sagaofsr 3 місяці тому

      Looking back it was ridiculous. He was just a dude that turned up to work, did incredibly well and didn’t share too much about his personal life. Nothing wrong w that haha

    • @Mr.Helper.
      @Mr.Helper. Місяць тому

      He was ripped when playing basketball in college … crazy genetics

  • @onurpur6468
    @onurpur6468 Рік тому +54

    Phil at his peak was simply unbeatable. Always loved his villain aura!

    • @cleohines6658
      @cleohines6658 6 місяців тому

      Ronnie at peak poops on em

    • @rockon8174
      @rockon8174 4 місяці тому

      Kai Greene beat him lots of times!!

  • @Fanaro
    @Fanaro Рік тому +21

    Dang it, Phil is 10x more impressive than I thought, and I already had him in high regard.

  • @seanneal6359
    @seanneal6359 Рік тому +13

    Omg. I used to think he was so arrogant. But now I understand he truly believes in himself. And to give yourself promotion to believe in yourself and push your boundaries for no one else but yourself. ❤

  • @kss9131
    @kss9131 Рік тому +47

    Love the "multiply by zero" conversation. So much wisdom in knowing when to say "no". Doesn't get talked about enough because we're a "yes" culture, but saying "no" to one thing is saying "yes" to something else.

  • @BrianDeCosta
    @BrianDeCosta Рік тому +23

    Phil's a great dude. I've seen people getting on him for being arrogant, however I just see a smart, self-aware dude who sees his own strengths. Guy is truly a gift. Great convo

  • @taylortorrenceofficial
    @taylortorrenceofficial Рік тому +48

    Thank you Chris and thank you Phil. This was such a great conversation. Newfound respect for Phil

  • @mrwavey4801
    @mrwavey4801 Рік тому +34

    Phil is the definition of a winner nothing else matters but winning you can just tell how determined and how hard he must of worked

    • @Day-ZDuke
      @Day-ZDuke Рік тому +1

      I agree, but there’s a weird paradigm at play. No one gets to the level of success that Phil attained without working hard.....
      But he’s known as The Gift for several reasons. One being how well his body responds to training and gear. Phil famously had to work out less hard than other competitors. He could go off season for a period, then go on cycle for a couple months and just explode with muscle, way easier than most people can

  • @midhuns4707
    @midhuns4707 Рік тому +32

    No matter what others say , Phil is the greatest of his generation . And there's a lot we can learn from him. Thanks Will for bringing him in .

    • @Mark70775
      @Mark70775 Рік тому +2

      His names John bro

    • @midhuns4707
      @midhuns4707 Рік тому +5

      @@Mark70775 I thought it was Estaban or something.

  • @manletsoup
    @manletsoup Рік тому +12

    Phil Heath is the perfect person to interview. Thank you for this interview!

  • @Asquared316
    @Asquared316 9 місяців тому +2

    Hes achieved a lot in his life. Hes got extreme levels of confidence and self belief. He talks like a champion of bodybuilding. Hes smart articulate as well. U cant expect a person like this to fit or to influence others opinion. So people can feel that he comes across as agressive but , Honestly i feel phil doesnt get enough credit for what hes achieved. People need to stop nit picking on the way he speaks or portrays himself and just need to learn from this champion life. Concentrate on the things hes done, and u will be inspired. I wish him a great life. Go Phil ❤

  • @pbenitez_24
    @pbenitez_24 Рік тому +6

    As much as a kai fan I was growing up - Phil is a great champion and interview.

  • @mattnemec2234
    @mattnemec2234 Рік тому +24

    God seeing Phil on modern wisdom is such a crossover my favourite podcast apart from Rogan and one of my favourite bodybuilders of all time. So thankful for you Chris ❤

  • @Retiredmagician1
    @Retiredmagician1 Рік тому +10

    I have a newfound appreciation for Phil after this. This is the gold standard for podcasting.

  • @MyLocalGunShop
    @MyLocalGunShop Рік тому +27

    You are knocking these outta the park one after another - keep killing it brotha

  • @Sauron-d2p
    @Sauron-d2p Рік тому +1

    Its not often i find someone entertaining, inspirational, likable, admirable, i could go on and on, thank you, both of you, but especially phil heath, phil you are incredible, and such a rararity, i also forgot to mention charasmatic that magic undefinable thing that attracts people like a magnet, combine that with all your other gifts and accomplishments, and WOW amazing, you woke me up and made me dream again, thank you phil, god bless

  • @user_-qg6yd
    @user_-qg6yd Рік тому +66

    Chris is one of us, and we're all grateful for your work. Thank you

  • @Madara946
    @Madara946 Рік тому +13

    Now that you got Phil on I hope to see you bring Kai Greene on in a future episode! Great content as always!💪🏽

  • @cubencis
    @cubencis Рік тому +19

    Great interview. This is my first time watching your channel. I was definitely on the Kai bandwagon and really wanted to see Phil lose for so many years. I see that he’s a lot more intelligent than I gave him credit for and deserving.

  • @ganeshbala92
    @ganeshbala92 Рік тому +4

    I can listen to him all day. Such a cool dude

  • @shark11175
    @shark11175 Рік тому +13

    What a LEGEND!! Nothing but Excellence. To see him in his prime was UNBELIEVABLE

  • @jameshinkle3318
    @jameshinkle3318 Рік тому

    I have a new appreciation for Phil Heath after watching this. I guess I never realized what an intelligent, introspective human being he really is. His story is both tragic and uplifting. The tragedy is that he wasn’t allowed to just enjoy his success without all the negativity manufactured by people who didn’t even know him. The uplifting part of it all is the inner strength he possesses that allowed him to focus, and refocus, and channel all his energy into manifesting and creating his own destiny. I have been a fan of bodybuilding since the 1980s and I admit I was never fully invested in Phil’s reign. There is no disputing his greatness as a champion bodybuilder but now I do t think anyone can question his greatness as a human. I am thankful that I had the experience of watching this and hearing his stories. Good stuff!

  • @chadibelhidane6420
    @chadibelhidane6420 Рік тому +21

    I really really appreciate all what you're doing chris, to educate and entertain us. Keep up the good work man!

  • @kaishibruv
    @kaishibruv Рік тому +2

    The sentence about bodybuilders nowadays ''They are taking drugs more than actually doing the work'' hits hard man and you can really feel that compared to Ronnie's generation , people just want to take shortcuts and make their way up there..Being human nowadays is overrated !

  • @Tom-V
    @Tom-V Рік тому +1

    I ALWAYS liked Phil and Kai during and before their rivalry.
    But I remember the first time I heard Phil speak for an extended period of time was on Mark Lobriner's channel (tiger fitness) in 2014. I love listening to what Phil has to say!

  • @jacenattybodspiritpath1111
    @jacenattybodspiritpath1111 Рік тому +5

    Thought provoking, intelligent and motivational. Thankyou Chris and Phil, much love brothers!

  • @Ejlovato
    @Ejlovato Рік тому

    Love him or hate him, you have to respect him. His mindset is something else and he dropped some true gems in this interview. I have always been a fan of his and this was a great interview.

  • @SteversIO
    @SteversIO Рік тому +2

    Hahaha. Super Saiyan analogy. Thank you Phil! Now all us little kids in their 30s and 40s can understand 🎉

  • @WillbWriting
    @WillbWriting Рік тому

    Chris, it’s like you write dialogue exactly for life and the things we are receiving as human. When he started talking about fast and furious and hitting the Nos too soon… modern wisdom!

  • @teepaint6076
    @teepaint6076 Рік тому +7

    Never multiply by zero is fucking gold ✨️👌🏾 thank u Chris, fire interview Phil 💪🏾🔥

  • @jrmaddu1
    @jrmaddu1 Рік тому

    I’ll be honest, I was one of those guys that hated that he got away with having a bad midsection in his olympias, but it’s humbling to see how much he’s grown and hearing about how passionate he is about the sport

  • @colttrains
    @colttrains Рік тому

    We’ve been so spoiled with these interviews lately. Heath, Cutler, Coleman, Bumstead, Hogan, Flair. Old, but gold- Zane, Platz, Haney, Arnold, Yates. Best videos on YT

  • @tampajep
    @tampajep Рік тому

    This was kind of a breakthrough interview for me. It’s the first time that I’ve ever found Heath to be relatable, probably because he didn’t seem angry, something that always seems to be simmering just beneath the surface with him. This time he seemed honest and sincere without that rough edge that made him difficult to watch. And by rough edge I mean that prior to this he always seemed very defensive when asked any question at all, as if he was afraid that everyone was out to get him. As for the interview, I thought the questions were interesting and about the things that bodybuilders want to hear, and I thought his answers were honest and sincere. He finally came across as a regular guy, something that I think will endear him to bodybuilding fans like me.
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  • @Mrkgopotso
    @Mrkgopotso Рік тому +1

    ThanQ Chris for this interview Phill he’s the Champion on stage and offstage. Not forgetting the Camera quality🔥✅it’s…stunning ❤

  • @liamburns8554
    @liamburns8554 Рік тому +6

    This was phenomenal and inspirational. We are all scared of locking our own potential.. how scary is that

  • @NyashaM
    @NyashaM Рік тому +5

    A living legend "The Gift" Phil Heath. 7 time winner without the politics and no injuries

  • @christianstreit950
    @christianstreit950 Рік тому

    Love this type of stuff!!
    Who would have expected this
    to go so deep?
    Not only is this guy on another
    level in terms of work ethic and champion's mindset, he
    is also very honest and really
    understands how limiting
    beliefs can hold all of us back
    and he explains how to overcome them....
    If you want to do your friends
    a big favor, share this with all
    of them!
    Great interview, thanks for
    loading up! 💪👍

  • @TechOutAdam
    @TechOutAdam Рік тому +1

    I truly wish he would've went for his 8th just one more time last year. I was shocked when he didn't. It's all good. Most men will never, ever even win one Mr. Olympia but Heath is the goat. Love that he's from my home state!

  • @khululegacy
    @khululegacy Рік тому +1

    Always been a fan of Phil, I do think he's misunderstood because of how strong his self-belief is, how determined he is and how openly he is willing to go after anything he wants, personally I think he's excellent! This was a great interview.

    • @mistagto
      @mistagto Рік тому

      People love to hate on people who make them feel inferior. Phil’s confidence made him a target for the weak.

  • @Robby_Camarato
    @Robby_Camarato Рік тому

    I was at the Cleveland show in 2014 when Phil was speaking. My first ever competition. I saw his arms and almost quit bodybuilding 😂😂 His personality is pure dominance. Thank you for this interview 💪✊️

  • @musiolikart
    @musiolikart Рік тому

    13:04 the MK analogy is pure gold ! Face yourself. Thanks for this podcast, best Dominik

  • @OsmonArtist
    @OsmonArtist 7 місяців тому

    Love this!

  • @aaronhumphrey3670
    @aaronhumphrey3670 Рік тому +3

    Such an honest, inspiring and thought provoking episode!!! Thanks Chris for having this convo with Phil! I needed this today!

  • @Meixsel
    @Meixsel 6 місяців тому

    Man i absolutely Loved this podcast... i think i better not say that i'm a fan of phil heath, but a follower. in the last moments of podcast when he said about making a legacy, i'm just gonna say that, you've already done it phil heath... you've changed my life because you changed my mentality and mindset towards competing, believing in my self , and knowing my self more than anything else to be able to beat my self. i just wish you get what you want from life like most the times you did, i hope to see more of you on instagram or youtube.

  • @heatherdufour6727
    @heatherdufour6727 Рік тому +3

    LOVE this podcast! Nicely done, very informative and motivating! Also enjoyed the great sound output and the professionalism.

  • @drewzcutz1
    @drewzcutz1 Рік тому +5

    I’m here to say Great questions followed by great conversation, especially on more than just bodybuilding.
    Phil’s wise, we can all learn from him. Learn to see past from what he’s done and look where he’s headed 🔥@philheath

  • @RTree613
    @RTree613 Рік тому +3

    Great interview, probably the best one yet with Phil. All are great, but both of you are keeping it 1000%. This is golden!

  • @real_cthomass
    @real_cthomass Рік тому +1

    Holy, the video quality is insane.

  • @justinthematrix
    @justinthematrix Рік тому

    Reminds me of that Elliot Hulse guy from back in the day and really see how Phil influenced his content

  • @aerodynamicbullshark
    @aerodynamicbullshark Рік тому +1

    man i had no idea phil was so intelligent . mad respect.

  • @gnarlygenome
    @gnarlygenome 10 місяців тому

    I just ended this up. I watched this interview in 4 cardio sessions of 30 mins 🔥🔥🔥.

  • @merlin8675309
    @merlin8675309 Рік тому +2

    16:55 LIFE-CHANGING

  • @cmoneyhustle
    @cmoneyhustle 3 місяці тому

    When he mentioned coach Mike and his former teammates like Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson that brought back a lot of memories. Coach Mike used to scream and yell at them because he was right. Coach's expectations were through the roof, and he demanded greatness from all of them, cause he knew they all had the "IT" factor

  • @tudorm6838
    @tudorm6838 Рік тому

    In an era of massiveness, Phil Heath gave us as a gift :) harmony, quality, and aesthetics (at least 4 years out of the 7 and all the previous years).

  • @23183773
    @23183773 Рік тому

    Phil is a very smart guy and in my opinion up there with Ronnie. Either hate him or love him. Respect

  • @pieohpie
    @pieohpie Рік тому +1

    What a Gigachad
    Those 2 hours went by so fast, it was a delight to listen to him lol

  • @niiamon8943
    @niiamon8943 Рік тому +1

    Phil dropped a lot of knowledge. Such a powerful advice “ Play life with your eyes”

  • @Gilmourized
    @Gilmourized Рік тому +8

    Every time I listen to Phil I learn something new about life. He makes me think. Thank you

  • @usmanasafghafoor
    @usmanasafghafoor Рік тому

    What a great conversation. I never realized the intention behind Phil's outlook from exercise to life. This is why Phil is 7x Mr O winner. Also gotta respect Kai Greene for being the only person to call Phil after his defeat, and basically saying something correctly, No one beat the Phil Heath he knew and battled against. no one.

  • @Growth_Mindset73
    @Growth_Mindset73 Рік тому

    This is the Most aesthetic studio you have ever made a video in, Good job Chris!

  • @CoachedbyJW
    @CoachedbyJW Рік тому +1

    Wow! Just wow! This is exactly why Phil will be the best to ever do it!! On and off stage, a true champion 👊🏻

  • @MZell6789
    @MZell6789 Рік тому +1

    Great Guest. Great Host. Thanks fellas appreciate it

  • @ShreyasGaneshs
    @ShreyasGaneshs 7 місяців тому

    The gift is the greatest nickname of all time and it’s the perfect nickname for Phil this guy was a bodybuilding god

  • @LiveLongLiveHappy
    @LiveLongLiveHappy Рік тому +1

    NGL... Watching Phil v Kai era / battle was legendary, i remember watching how hardcore Kai was training and hated Phil as a cocky douche, but looking back it was amazing, you needed a hero and anti-hero and their battles was that. Looking back, you dont see it these days..

  • @vladorilje8878
    @vladorilje8878 Рік тому

    Its nice to listen to phil talk about everything, not just bodybuilding, awesome interview.

  • @Thewow9430
    @Thewow9430 Рік тому

    The insight to my favorite body builders that I grew up to in Walmart magazines while my mom shopped, 28 now and this is great.

  • @zakuworks000
    @zakuworks000 Рік тому +1

    Didn’t expect the only child conversation, but I love it

  • @diaz.jefferson
    @diaz.jefferson Рік тому

    His forearms are from another planet. It looks like a second arm attached to its primary one. Outstanding!

  • @intensity.density2208
    @intensity.density2208 Рік тому

    Phil is a legend, always will be. He is a once in a multiple generation bodybuilder that's extremely gifted, and not just on stage, or the gym. Phil set a standard so high, especially in 2012 and 2013 that will not be matched by any of the best pros now or the up and coming guys for many years yet. That guy hasn't started competing yet, he's probably not born yet. Those guys come around every decade or so. Just look at the history of the sport.
    Phil is great and he's one of the greatest ever.

  • @Ongod-11
    @Ongod-11 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely loved this podcast. Nothing but the truth from start to finish. 💪🏾💯💯💯

  • @andreimunteanu3389
    @andreimunteanu3389 Рік тому +2

    Great podcast
    1:42:48 Phil's right forearm

  • @KoaLaxamana
    @KoaLaxamana 3 місяці тому

    This was absolutely awesome! Phil just gets it! He displays a high level of intelligence and perseverance. Phil: if you ever do decide to run your own podcast; I will be one of the first to subscribe!
    God Bless 🤟🏽🙏🏻

  • @Kaden270
    @Kaden270 Рік тому +3

    LOVE the support you are showing bodybuilding!!! Keep it coming! 💪

  • @shane757
    @shane757 Рік тому +1

    It's good to see Kurt Angle looking so healthy, looked like his injuries were catching up last I saw!

  • @chillydoog
    @chillydoog Рік тому

    Why, my dear friend, I must declare with the deepest and most profound respect, that the vision before us is none other than the most exquisitely articulated and magnificently presented meatball I have ever had the privilege to behold.

  • @stevendilon2164
    @stevendilon2164 Рік тому +2

    More bodybuilders and more people from the sport in general. ❤
    Good podcast , Phill is smart and very good communicator

  • @REP300
    @REP300 Рік тому

    Thank you for giving bodybuilding a louder voice. We all appreciate it.

  • @HenricGallardo
    @HenricGallardo Рік тому +1

    Wow, what a beautiful
    beautiful conversation! Some moments almost had me in tears, thanks Chris and Phil for sharing this!

  • @GN22YC
    @GN22YC Рік тому +1

    Thanks, been listening👂
    Thanks extra much for the reminders of things NOT TO DO and the encouraging talk 🙌

  • @JousefM
    @JousefM Рік тому +1

    Get Kai Greene on!!

  • @goodtimeholzyg4310
    @goodtimeholzyg4310 Рік тому

    Holy shit. Never heard Phil speak before. What a badass. Amazing conversation.
    For a group of men that are stereotypically unintelligent pro bodybuilders are have some amazing insights.

  • @samantha-kemp-therapy
    @samantha-kemp-therapy Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @luisgonzalez9043
    @luisgonzalez9043 Рік тому

    How many things do I have learned from Phil? Many! You have no idea? GOAT mentality...

  • @KookWithAUke
    @KookWithAUke Рік тому

    Ive always liked Phil but less than 3 minutes into the pod I can confidently say I love this guy. We could all be a Gift if only we poured into our purpose with the intent of lifting each other up

  • @d_bribe
    @d_bribe Рік тому

    Loved this one as much as most of your podcasts, Chris. We definitely see the quality of the production, where you even make a different intro in your ads for each video which is very seamless. One minor thing to improve (to make it perfect) is that the camera on Phil was a bit wobbly at the begining. Other than that, totally nailing it lately, man.

  • @chrisivers7600
    @chrisivers7600 10 місяців тому

    Chris What you said about the reverse role model as an only child myself. Explains why I grew up so fast as a young teen!
    Phil what an amazing story and inside look at bodybuilding/life and being mindful and caring

  • @simonyang4792
    @simonyang4792 Рік тому

    Phil’s analysis on Kai is spot on in terms of physique!

  • @FormidableOne
    @FormidableOne Рік тому +1

    The forearms on this man

  • @ariana06tangi
    @ariana06tangi Рік тому

    I’ve never been a Phil Heath fan untill now. Still a kai Greene die hard but just seeing another side of him he’s actually pretty genius in the way he conducted himself

  • @tampaflbeastforlife
    @tampaflbeastforlife Рік тому

    I learned everything from Phil Heath and have been with his journey from the beginning still the best of all times No other bodybuilder has had his mindset going into battle to hold his title every year and I do not see anyone know who's going to hold the title ever again or come close to 7 times lol

  • @anizanm19
    @anizanm19 Рік тому +1

    This episode is awesome. i learn a lot

  • @patrickengel9341
    @patrickengel9341 Рік тому +1

    Not commenting a lot but amazing depth in this conversation, really amazing!

  • @Mr.bl0w
    @Mr.bl0w Рік тому

    This interview is astonishing ! I have learn so much with this. Mann Phil is really Him.

  • @IvanOrdell
    @IvanOrdell Рік тому +1

    This was so inspiring! Also, this is the only channel where I don't rewind the sponsored segment :) Partly cause of the good presentation and partly out of curiosity for the product - knowing that Chris wouldn't advertise nonsense to us.

  • @evanscala3463
    @evanscala3463 Рік тому

    This is one of the best so far. Gotta get flex wheeler on here

  • @PhiloHomo
    @PhiloHomo Рік тому +1

    This was an absolutely wonderful eye opening mindset changing interview. Thank you.

  • @isaiah8641
    @isaiah8641 Рік тому

    Phil is the real deal. The gift is very fitting for who he is.

  • @aidenmayberry1
    @aidenmayberry1 Рік тому +3

    Chris is able to ask all the right questions

  • @fiberoptic1645
    @fiberoptic1645 Рік тому

    I love The Gift too. I always looked at it as if the gift came from what he was able to produce physique wise on so little. Thats the gift! Amazing!!!